Williams, Andrew;
(2025)
Critical Evaluation of the Potential of Large Language Models in Bioscience Higher Education: A Conversation with ChatGPT.
International Journal of Research in Education and Science
, 11
(3)
pp. 667-701.
10.46328/ijres.1302.
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Abstract
The possibilities for integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) into higher education may revolutionise approaches to pedagogical practices and curriculum design, while LLMs could be transformative in how students approach their learning. This conversation with ChatGPT, and associated critical evaluation, provides an insight into the capabilities and limitations of LLMs and informs on the possibilities for incorporating AI into bioscience education, teaching modalities, assessment and feedback practices and curriculum design, with a particular focus on bioscience education. The conversation highlights how LLMs can facilitate personalized feedback, tutoring, and concise explanations of scientific terms, enhancing student comprehension, self-directed learning, and critical thinking. However, there are concerns regarding the risks of LLMs, such as plagiarism and breaches of academic integrity, algorithmic bias and limitations in contextual understanding. Despite these limitations, AI offers opportunities for enriching undergraduate bioscience curricula by integrating innovative teaching strategies and assessment modalities aligned with subject benchmark statements. Future research directions include exploring ethical implications, equitable access and digital literacy training in higher education settings. Overall, the integration of LLMs in bioscience education offers significant potential for innovative pedagogical approaches and transformative learning experiences.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Critical Evaluation of the Potential of Large Language Models in Bioscience Higher Education: A Conversation with ChatGPT |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.46328/ijres.1302 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.46328/ijres.1302 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | © The Author 2025. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en). |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Medicine |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10213248 |
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